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How to Travel from

San Francisco to Ann Arbor

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Transport providers

Airlines

Spirit Airlines

Website:
spirit.com
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Detroit
Ave. Duration:
8h 58m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$318.92–$369.95

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Detroit
Ave. Duration:
4h 24m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.87–$331.68
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Detroit
Ave. Duration:
6h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$306.16–$459.25
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Detroit
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$267.89–$408.22
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to Detroit
Ave. Duration:
4h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$318.92–$497.52

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Detroit
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$344.44–$956.76
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Detroit
Ave. Duration:
7h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$538.90
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to Detroit
Ave. Duration:
6h 24m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$280.65–$892.98

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Detroit
Ave. Duration:
7h 20m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$178.60–$433.73
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Detroit
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$255.14–$599.57
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Detroit
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$229.62–$523.03
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to Detroit
Ave. Duration:
6h 18m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$267.89–$637.84

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.21–$12.76

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Richmond to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2d 4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$216.87–$701.63
Train from Chicago Union Station to Ann
Ave. Duration:
4h 14m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$31.89–$127.57
Train from Richmond to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.12–$82.92

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sparks
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.86–$140.33
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver
Ave. Duration:
21h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.54–$472.00
Bus from Denver Union Station to Columbus
Ave. Duration:
26h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$95.68–$561.30

Barons Bus

Phone:
+1 888-378-3823
Website:
baronsbus.com/
Bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Ann
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.41–$62.51

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Ann Arbor?

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Ann Arbor is to fly which costs $86.96 - $239.13 and takes 7h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco to Ann Arbor?

The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Ann Arbor is to fly which takes 7h 50m and costs $86.96 - $239.13 .

Is there a direct bus between San Francisco and Ann Arbor?

No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco station to Ann Arbor station. However, there are services departing from San Francisco Bus Station and arriving at Ann Arbor Amtrak Station via Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station and N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 12h.

Is there a direct train between San Francisco and Ann Arbor?

No, there is no direct train from San Francisco to Ann Arbor station. However, there are services departing from Civic Center / UN Plaza and arriving at Ann Arbor Amtrak Station via Richmond and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 10h.

How far is it from San Francisco to Ann Arbor?

The distance between San Francisco and Ann Arbor is 3416 km. The road distance is 3791.6 km.

How do I travel from San Francisco to Ann Arbor without a car?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Ann Arbor without a car is to train which takes 2 days 10h and costs $206.52 - $760.87 .

How long does it take to get from San Francisco to Ann Arbor?

It takes approximately 7h 50m to get from San Francisco to Ann Arbor, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Francisco to Ann Arbor bus from?

San Francisco to Ann Arbor bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Francisco Bus Station.

Where do I catch the San Francisco to Ann Arbor train from?

San Francisco to Ann Arbor train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond station.

Train, bus or fly from San Francisco to Ann Arbor?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Ann Arbor is to fly which takes 7h 50m and costs $86.96 - $239.13 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $206.52 - $760.87 and takes 2 days 10h, you could also bus, which costs $173.91 - $1086.96 and takes 2 days 12h.

Where does the San Francisco to Ann Arbor bus arrive?

San Francisco to Ann Arbor bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sparks Transit Center station.

What is the time difference between San Francisco and Ann Arbor?

Ann Arbor is 3h ahead of San Francisco. It is currently 00:27 in San Francisco and 03:27 in Ann Arbor.

Where does the San Francisco to Ann Arbor train arrive?

San Francisco to Ann Arbor train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from San Francisco to Ann Arbor?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Ann Arbor is 3792 km. It takes approximately 36h 21m to drive from San Francisco to Ann Arbor.

Where can I stay near Ann Arbor?

There are 119+ hotels available in Ann Arbor. Prices start at $45.86 per night.
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